Still Here!

Opening her package from Gpa and Gma D- the paper was the best part!
Cruising around the house
Quick get a picture, they are getting along! ;)
Isaac with his "Thomas the Train" sunglasses
Isaac showing his new fireman boots from Gma D- he wears them alot!
Caleb got his first lollipop from his teacher, I was actually a little jealous. Lollipops are so cool!
Enjoying a snack in a cute spring outfit

It's hard to believe I haven't blogged since Julia's birthday. It seems like life has been in the fast lane this past month. After learning we had to cut wheat and dairy out of Isaac's diet, I was overwhelmed. It took a few days to gain confidence that I could find food for him to eat. After changing his diet we did notice some changes in Isaac. He wasn't waking up during the night anymore and he wasn't complaining about his stomach hurting all of the time. This week his blood work came back saying he isn't allergic to any food. Say what?? The pediatrician had warned me that allergy testing isn't always conclusive, she was right. The allergist said we can start reintroducing wheat and apples into Isaac's diet and keep a journal about how he does. Since his skin reacted so quickly to milk products, she recommends keeping milk out of his diet for another year or two. At that point they will do a food challenge to see how he tolerates milk. We started reintroducing wheat into his diet a couple of days ago. I know it is still early to know for sure, but he has been crabbier and complaining about his back/stomach hurting. I'm praying that maybe he's just getting sick, but I'm guessing he has a sensitivity to wheat. We'll see what happens.

This past month my Mom also got really sick. She ended up in the hospital with pancreatitis for over a week. She is home now, but struggling with nausea. The doctors think they know what caused the pancreatitis, but she needs to see a specialist at the University of Chicago as well. Please keep praying that she regains her appetite and strength soon.

Julia started taking some steps on her own a couple of days after her birthday! She will occasionally walk between Nate and I, but she still prefers crawling. She is discovering her voice these days. I think she realizes the boys are pretty loud and she feels the need to compete and make sure she is noticed. :) We are down to one bottle a day now, yay! She is drinking whole milk better, but we still have to add a little sugar free chocolate syrup.

Caleb is reading now! He can read the little books made up of 3 letter words. It is so amazing to see your child reading. Soccer will start soon which he is excited about. We are trying to teach him how to ride a two wheel bike. It will be slow going, but I'm confident he'll catch on this summer.

It seems like there was more I wanted to write about, but my brain is shutting down. :) I pray you all have a wonderful Easter celebrating our risen Lord!